Battle of Loc Ninh

The Battle of Loc Ninh occurred from 4 to 7 April 1972 during the Easter Offensive of the Vietnam War.

During the Easter Offensive, communist forces initiated a series of heavy attacks on the small town of Loc Ninh close to the border with Cambodia, causing many casualties. The defenders were eventually forced to abandon their positions and retreat, but subsequent airstrikes were ordered by the US command to destroy what remained of the fortifications in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of the communists. With Loc Ninh secured, the communists attempted to continue their advance on Saigon, but they were repulsed at the Battle of An Loc slightly to the south of Loc Ninh.